Title
Mary Ann Rutledge Monument
Subject
Rutledge, Mary Ann, 1787-1878
Sepulchral monuments
Cemeteries
Iowa--Van Buren County
Description
The monument dedicated to Mary Ann Rutledge in Bethel Cemetery in Van Buren County, Iowa, stands among tall grasses.
On verso: "Tall shaft is grave of mother of Ann Rutledge (Lincoln's sweetheart). Located in Bethel Cemetery, 3 miles NW of Birmingham, Van Buren county, Iowa. Shaft bears following inscription: Mary Ann, wife of Jas. Rutledge died Dec. 26, 1878 aged 91 yrs. 2 mos. 5 ds. Below inscription is the following: Oh, Mother dear, a short farewell; That we may meet again above; And rove where angels love to dwell; Where trees of life bear fruits of love."
On verso: "Tall shaft is grave of mother of Ann Rutledge (Lincoln's sweetheart). Located in Bethel Cemetery, 3 miles NW of Birmingham, Van Buren county, Iowa. Shaft bears following inscription: Mary Ann, wife of Jas. Rutledge died Dec. 26, 1878 aged 91 yrs. 2 mos. 5 ds. Below inscription is the following: Oh, Mother dear, a short farewell; That we may meet again above; And rove where angels love to dwell; Where trees of life bear fruits of love."
Creator
Graves Registration, Iowa
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1937-XX-XX
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
404914
Rutledge Graves Collection
Original Format
commercial print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
10 x 15 cm